Got contacts today- first time in years.

[Mermaid02]

The right eye is for distance and the left eye is for reading. I won't lie, it's a little weird, but I think I will get used to it. The Doc said he has had better luck with bifocal patients doing this than using the "bifocal" contacts. If this doesn't work I might just get them for distance and use reading glasses when I need to. He said they fit well, but I can still "feel" them. I probably could years ago when I first started, but I haven't worn them in 14 years so I've forgotten.

Anyone else wear contacts like this?

 

[katesorad]

The right eye is for distance and the left eye is for reading. I won't lie, it's a little weird, but I think I will get used to it. The Doc said he has had better luck with bifocal patients doing this than using the "bifocal" contacts. If this doesn't work I might just get them for distance and use reading glasses when I need to. He said they fit well, but I can still "feel" them. I probably could years ago when I first started, but I haven't worn them in 14 years so I've forgotten.

Anyone else wear contacts like this?

I don't wear contacts like that, but I know people who do. You definitely will get used to them. Also, it's totally normal to feel them for a while.. even when you first put them on during the day. Though, if you're still feeling them, then maybe you can switch to a lighter lens. My doctor just gave me the lightest lens he had. It was hard putting them in for the first week or so, but I got used to it. I don't feel a thing anymore.

 

[SandrA9810]

My aunt had laser surgery done like that. And she's doing just fine.

I wore contacts in High School, and I could never get used to them. I always felt them in my eyes, and my vision just wasn't as clear as glasses. After HS, I stopped wearing them, I still had like 4 pairs left.

 

[powellrj]

I wear one contact in my right eye for distance and then I use reading glasses when I need them. I asked about lasik surgery and my Dr said this was better than the surgery for me so I just keep my one contact!

 

[Gigi22]

Several years ago I got a prescription like the one the OP describes. In my case, it just didn't work--I got headaches that made working on the computer difficult, a deal-breaker for me. A close friend of mine has had a similar prescription for about 10 years, and just loves hers. It seems to be one of those highly individual things that suits some people better than others.

 

[stevenpensacola]

I started back wearing contacts about 6 months ago, after not wearing them for quite a while. I've got B & L soflens multifocal contacts...took about a month to get the right pair. My eye doc was really willing to work with me to get the right pair. He said this is standard procedure when fitting multifocals.

 

[bballmom56]

Yep. I have one contact for distance and one for reading. It is not perfect, but it is better than having to keep reading glasses around all the time. Plus I had trouble seeing the instrument panel in the car when I had 2 lenses that were for distance. Kind of hard to drive with reading glasses on my nose!

I had no problem getting used to them, but then my prescription is so strong I work extra hard at making it work.

 

[dis-happy]

I wear my contacts like this; I think it's called mono-vision. Overall, it works great. My only complaint is while driving longer distances at night--it's hard to focus and usually I'll just switch to my glasses then.

I really, really, really like being able to read the newpaper or whatever without reading glasses. For me it's been a great compromise.

 

[Mermaid02]

OMG! My eyes were SO red last night when I went to take my contacts out. I really want this to work- especially because my very negative Mother said, "You can't wear contacts with your allergies" never mind that I did before....

I know my daughter has to use a special solution, I'll ask her what it is.

 

[golfgal]

OMG! My eyes were SO red last night when I went to take my contacts out. I really want this to work- especially because my very negative Mother said, "You can't wear contacts with your allergies" never mind that I did before....

I know my daughter has to use a special solution, I'll ask her what it is.

My DS16's allergies effect his eyes and he recently switched to daily disposables and they have made a HUGE difference. Before that he was using a contact with a higher water content and that helped too.

I have a friend that had Lasik surgery to the same result-one eye for distance and one eye for close up. It worked well for her for several years (she is diabetic and has a lot of eye issues). She recently had her eyes corrected again so they both are "distance" and now wears bifocals as well (bad eye issues).

I know someone else that tried the monovision contacts and just could not get them to work. He said they were fine at home for day to day stuff but working on the computer at work was too difficult so he went back to glasses.

 

[stevenpensacola]

first pair I tried were 30 day contacts...comfort was an issue...now wear two week contacts....very comfy

 

[Mermaid02]

Thanks for the advice everyone! Spring (lousy allergy time for me) might not have been the best season to try. I'm going to tough it out though.... try some different solutions, contacts etc. I might just get them for distance and get reading glasses... if the mono vision doesn't work out.

 

[Disney Ella]

OMG! My eyes were SO red last night when I went to take my contacts out. I really want this to work- especially because my very negative Mother said, "You can't wear contacts with your allergies" never mind that I did before....

I know my daughter has to use a special solution, I'll ask her what it is.

Please let us know how it works out for you. I stopped wearing contacts about 15 or 16 years ago because I was allergic to all the solutions, even the hypoallergenic ones. I've been thinking about trying them again, but not sure I could do one near and one far contact. I'm am very interested to hear about your experience.

 

[stevenpensacola]

Thanks for the advice everyone! Spring (lousy allergy time for me) might not have been the best season to try. I'm going to tough it out though.... try some different solutions, contacts etc. I might just get them for distance and get reading glasses... if the mono vision doesn't work out.

let your doc know you're having trouble...they want to find the pair that will work for you.

 

[Mermaid02]

let your doc know you're having trouble...they want to find the pair that will work for you.

I just called them and they want me to try "clear care" solution. I have to go in get a sample and have them tell me how to use it, but it's supposed to be best for sensitive/allergy eyes.

 

[bballmom56]

I just called them and they want me to try "clear care" solution. I have to go in get a sample and have them tell me how to use it, but it's supposed to be best for sensitive/allergy eyes.

I used to have no problem with a certain solution. Then of course, like everything else I like, they discontinued making it. I wear rigid gas permeable lenses, so I don't have as much choice in solutions. Boston makes the most popular one right now. I have tried it several times and my eyes are never happy with it - they sting and are really uncomfortable. And my eyes are not particularly sensitive. Eye doctor had no recommendations . I found a generic solution at Walmart that seems to have ingredients similar to the one I liked, so I am hoping that will work.

Hopefully, you can find a solution that will work. Have you tried taking an oral antihistamine? That also helped for me when I thought I was having a problem with the contacts. Turned out it was seasonal allergies that was manifesting itself a little differently.

 

[sharbear]

I also have contacts just like yours. It took awhile to get used to them but I did and they are fine. I have trouble reading in low light but I have a really high perscription so that might be it.

I've also worn the multi-focal lenses. We moved and my doctor wanted me to switch to the mono lenses. He said that I would see better with the mono focal lenses. It's been awhile but I think I do. These lenses cost less than the multi focals so that's good.

I have allergies also. I can't use anything but the clear care. I use clear care and then rinse my lenses with saline solution, sensitive eyes. I used to buy a saline with no perservatives but I can't find it anymore.

I don't know if you are wearing any makeup but I found that if I don't my eyes are less itchy. If I wear makeup and my allergies are bad, my eyes itch and burn after 6 hours or so. The burning stops if I don't wear makeup but this usually is only when my allergies are bad.

 

[PigletsPal2]

I wear bi-focal lenses now but I think I may have to go back to monovision and reading glasses. I'm at the far spectrum of each prescription (20/800 distance, +6.0 near), so I'm really not seeing my best with contacts. I'd hate to go back to glasses, as even with featherweight lenses, with my prescription, they're heavy. I have incipient cataracts, but nowhere "ripe" for removal. When they can be removed, Dr. can implant lenses to give me 20/20 distance vision. I'm not bothered about wearing reading glasses.

Gettin' old ain't for sissies!

Queen Colleen

 

[MichelleVW]

I think the two different contacts would really bother me, but I'm super sensitive about my vision.

 

[Mermaid02]

Having better luck today... still can't wait to use the new solution tonight though! I already take allegra daily and will start taking Patanol tomorrow. The Near sighted lens (R) seems great, still having a bit of adjustment with the far sighted lens (L).